1998.1.12

Photocopy of application to the Scottish Land Court by Landholders for Regulating use of Seaweed

Reasons why applicants (Alexander Cameron, Isabella MacArthur and Alexander MacArthur) think they are not getting a fair share of seaweed.

seaweed_rights.jpgTiree in 100 Objects – 15 – Seaweed Rights

The History of Tiree in 100 Objects

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Fairer seaweed shares in 1914

Page from an application to the Scottish Land Court giving reasons why applicants Alexander Cameron, Isabella MacArthur and Alexander MacArthur think that they are not getting a fair share of seaweed from the shore at Caoles. Crofters collected seaweed to be used as fertiliser on their land - some still do.

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